PLASTERING, DRYWALL, ACOUSTICAL, AND INSULATION WORK SPECIAL
     TRADE CONTRACTORS (Industry 1742)

     Establishments classified in this industry are primarily
     engaged in drywall, acoustical, and building insulation
     work; applying plaster, plain or ornamental; or the
     installation of lathing or other appurtenances to receive
     plaster.  For additional examples, refer to the Standard
     Industrial Classification Manual: 1987 (SIC) published by
     the Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the
     President.

     During 1992, the establishments with paid employees
     classified in this industry accounted for $14.2 billion in
     total dollar value of business.  Of this amount, $14.1
     billion were for the value of construction work.  These
     establishments paid out $4.7 billion for materials,
     components, and supplies and $1.2 billion for construction
     work subcontracted to others.  Costs for selected power,
     fuels, and lubricants for the industry were $191 million.
     Value added for 1992 was $8.1 billion.

     There were 18,648 establishments with total employment
     averaging 206,670 during the year.  Total payroll for 1992
     was $4.9 billion.

     Larger establishments with 20 employees or more, while
     representing only 14 percent of the total number of employer
     establishments in this industry, accounted for 62 percent of
     all business done.